Comparison

V vs CEIA OPENGATE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

V

This app provides a mobile safety solution to alert individuals about threats or important announcements, even when traditional notification systems are unavailable. It allows for the creation of virtual perimeters to define areas of concern.

Highlights
  • Mobile life safety solution
  • Expand notification reach
  • Alerts for indoor, outdoor, and on-the-go users
  • Set virtual perimeters
  • Notify of threats or announcements
Features
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A life safety solution at your fingertips. V-Alert Mobile helps you expand your reach where traditional notifications such as speakers, horns, call boxes and LED signs may not be present. Now you can reach people inside, outside, or on the go. Set virtual perimeters that notifies people of a specific area of a threat or important announcement.

About

CEIA OPENGATE

This application enables the setup and management of the CEIA OPENGATE device family. It provides users with control over their devices for various operational needs.

Highlights
  • Device setup
  • Device management
  • Control operational needs
  • Manage device family
Features
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This App allows to setup and manage the CEIA OPENGATE devices family.

Screenshots

V4 screens
CEIA OPENGATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CEIA OPENGATE at 3.7 against V's 3.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CEIA OPENGATE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 4 months, CEIA OPENGATE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
V versus CEIA OPENGATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVCEIA OPENGATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValcom IncCEIA

Customer experience

V

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CEIA OPENGATE

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

CEIA OPENGATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CEIA OPENGATE free?
CEIA OPENGATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, V or CEIA OPENGATE?
CEIA OPENGATE is rated higher. V averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CEIA OPENGATE averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do V or CEIA OPENGATE have ads?
Neither V nor CEIA OPENGATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or CEIA OPENGATE?
V ships an update every 4 months, and CEIA OPENGATE every 2 months. Most recently, V was updated on October 10, 2026 and CEIA OPENGATE on October 19, 2026.

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